Part of our forklift training across the UK.
RTITB accredited operator training
Forklift Training in Tonbridge
RTITB accredited forklift training in Tonbridge, Kent: on your own site, or at our Chatham training centre, about 15 miles from the town. Novice, refresher and conversion courses, ending in nationally recognised certification. Courses, prices and centres for the whole UK are on our main forklift training page.
Two ways to train in Tonbridge
On your site
Our instructor comes to you
For Tonbridge employers, on-site training is usually the better choice: no travel, and every operator trained on the machine and in the space they use day to day.
You will need three things in place: the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and somewhere suitable for the theory part of the course. If you are not sure your site qualifies, we will talk it through.
At our centre
Chatham training centre
Scheduled courses run at our three RTITB accredited centres through the year, and each centre's accreditation certificate is published on the course pages. Our Purfleet training centre also runs courses, if its dates suit you better.
Forklift courses in Tonbridge, and what they cost
| Course | Who it is for | 1 operator | 2 operators | 3 operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | No previous experience. Takes a new operator through to certification. | 3 days£1,080 | 4 days£1,440 | 5 days£1,800 |
| Refresher | Already certified. Brings an operator back up to date and re-proves competence. | 1 day£360 | 1 day£360 | 1 day£360 |
| Conversion | Certified on one type of truck, moving to another. | 1 day£360 | 2 days£720 | 2 days£720 |
Fees shown are the training fee, ex VAT. Pallet trucks, stackers and access platforms take 1 to 2 days. If you choose national rather than in-house certification, a certificate and registration fee is added for each candidate.
The day rate is £360, ex VAT. A course for one experienced operator can be done in a day; a group of novices takes longer, and we give you the length and the total up front. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Trucks we train on in Tonbridge
How to book forklift training in Tonbridge
- Tell us the truck, how many operators, and their experience. Those three things decide whether it is a novice, refresher or conversion course, and how many days it takes.
- Choose where it runs. For a business, that can be on your own site in Tonbridge, or places on a course at our Chatham training centre. If you are booking for yourself rather than through an employer, you train at one of our three centres.
- We confirm the length and the total before anything is booked. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Not sure which course you need?
Course finderDo operators in Tonbridge need a forklift licence?
"Forklift licence" is how most people in Tonbridge search for this, and it is worth knowing what the law actually asks for. UK law does not issue a forklift licence. It puts the duty on the employer: operators must be trained, assessed and authorised, and an accredited training certificate is the evidence that they were. Our guide to the forklift licence sets out exactly what is required, and am I legally liable? covers where the responsibility sits. On a reach truck, the reach truck licence course page gives the course lengths and prices.
Where we train around Tonbridge
Our instructors run on-site courses across these postcode districts in and around Tonbridge:
- TN9
- TN11
- TN10
Also covered from this page: Sevenoaks.
Forklift training in Tonbridge: common questions
Where is the nearest forklift training centre to Tonbridge?
Our Southern Service Centre at Chatham, Kent (ME5 8RZ), about 15 miles from Tonbridge. Courses also run at our Head Office South East in Purfleet. Access platform (MEWP) and telehandler courses run from our Purfleet and Kent centres.
How much does forklift training cost in Tonbridge?
Training is £360 per training day, ex VAT. On a counterbalance or reach truck, one novice takes 3 days (£1,080), three novices 5 days (£1,800), and a refresher for up to three operators 1 day (£360).
Do I need a forklift licence to work in Tonbridge?
There is no forklift licence in UK law. Employers must make sure operators are trained, assessed and authorised, and a certificate from an accredited course is how that is evidenced.
Is the training accredited?
Yes. Acclaim is an RTITB accredited training provider, and RTITB is one of the accrediting bodies recognised by the HSE. Every course ends in nationally recognised certification.
Can you run forklift training at our site in Tonbridge?
Yes. Our instructors come to your premises in Tonbridge and train your operators on your own trucks. You need the appropriate equipment, a designated training area with racking and bulk stacking, and a suitable area for the theory part of the course.